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1 for Accreditation Visiting Teams (Public and Non-Public Institutions) Standard Criteria from the Handbook of Accreditation ~ 2017 Edition ~ (Updated: )
2 INSTRUCTIONS General: The conditions and criteria in the following check sheets are found in the Handbook of Accreditation. There are some items on the check sheet, however, that are informational or procedural in nature and are to be completed only by members of accreditation visiting teams. These items specify that they are to be used only by visiting team members and will be either highlighted or will include special instructions for visiting teams. The numbering system used in this document corresponds with both the Handbook of Accreditation (blue column on the left, when necessary), and the Council s software for accreditation visiting teams (in the main body of the check sheets). Throughout the check sheets, marking a YES response indicates the institution IS in compliance with a criterion. Marking a NO response indicates the institution IS NOT in compliance with a criterion and requires that finding(s) of non-compliance be written by the visiting team. Multiple-Part Criteria: Sample Finding of Non-Compliance Below is an example of a multi-part criterion. When visiting teams check NO to the contingent criterion, related criteria are automatically filled in by the software. The finding written by the team must follow the format described below. Even if only one program fails to have an occupational advisory committee appointed, the Standard 2 Composite folder in the software reflects this Instruction (continued) Standard 2 Composite Criteria YES NO N/A 8. The institution has appointed an occupational advisory committee for each program taught by the institution. VISITING TEAMS: If NO is checked, resume with criterion 16. Write one finding of noncompliance that specifies BOTH the requirement to appoint a committee for each program AND each criterion (See instructions page.) 9. Occupational advisory committees are appointed for each program to ensure that desirable, relevant, and current practices of each occupation are being taught. Each occupational advisory committee: 10. Consists of a minimum of three members external to the institution who have expertise in the occupational program; 11. Represents each geographical service area covered by the program at each meeting (main campus and each branch campus); 12. Has at least three external members who meet these criteria present at each meeting (with at least two members physically present and one virtually present); and, 13. Meets at least twice annually; and, 14. Keeps typed minutes to document its activities, recommendations, meeting attendance, and demographic information for each member. 15. Occupational advisory committees review, at least annually, the appropriateness of the type of instruction (such as lecture, laboratory, work-based instruction, and/or mode of delivery) offered within each program to assure that students gain competency with specific skills required for successful completion of the program. MULTI-PART CRITERIA 16. Job-related health, safety, and fire-prevention are an integral part of instruction.
3 A finding of non-compliance must be provided in the Standard Two Composite folder as follows: The team finds that the institution failed to appoint an occupational advisory committee for the Practical Nursing program. The institution must appoint an advisory committee for the Practical Nursing program at the main campus of the institution to ensure that desirable, relevant, and current practices of the occupation are being taught. Furthermore, the advisory committee appointed for this program must: Ensure desirable, relevant, and current practices of each occupation are being taught; Consist of a minimum of three members external to the institution who have expertise in the occupational program; Represent each geographical service area covered by the program at each meeting (main campus and each branch campus); Has at least three external members who meet these criteria present at each meeting (with at least two members physically present and one virtually present); and, Meet at least twice annually; Keeps typed minutes to document its activities, recommendations, meeting attendance, and demographic information for each member. Additionally, the committee must review, at least annually, the appropriateness of the type of instruction (such as lecture, laboratory, work-based instruction, and/or mode of delivery) offered within each program to assure that students gain competency with specific skills required for successful completion of the program. Notice that in the sample finding provided above, the program that fails to comply with the advisory committee criteria is specified. If more than one program fails to comply, the finding must list each of those programs. Also, the finding includes all criteria related to occupational advisory committees that must be met (criteria 9 through 15 on the previous page). STANDARDS WHERE MULTI-PART CRITERIA APPEAR This version of the check sheets contains 12 multi-part criteria in the following standards: Standard One Institutional Mission Standard Two Educational Programs/Programs and Instruction Standard Three Program and Institutional Outcomes Standard Four Strategic Planning Standard Five Learning Resources/Media Services Standard Six Physical Resources and Technical Infrastructure Standard Seven Financial Resources Standard Ten Student Services and Activities
4 Council on Occupational Education CONDITIONS CHECK SHEET Generic Version 2017 Edition CONDITIONS YES NO N/A 1. The institution demonstrates that it satisfies each of the eligibility requirements to become a Candidate for Accreditation. (See Handbook of Accreditation) 2. The institution conducts its affairs with acceptable standards of honesty and integrity. 3. The institution meets all lawful obligations imposed by state and federal agencies. 4. The institution has notified the Commission of any individual affiliated with the institution who has been debarred by a government agency or another accrediting agency or was an owner, an administrator, or a governing-board member of a COE-affiliated institution that was denied accreditation, was dropped from accreditation, or closed without providing a teachout or refunds to currently enrolled students. 5. The institution occupies its own physical facilities and is not co-located with another institution. 6. The institution maintains a permanent accreditation file which contains items set forth in the Commission conditions. (See Handbook of Accreditation) Non-Public Institutions Only 7. (If required to operate) The institution has an original current license for the main campus and each branch and/or extension. Item 8: This item is to be completed by Visiting Teams during accreditation visits. Non-Public Institutions Only 8. List ID numbers and expiration dates of licenses for all campuses: 9. The on-site administrator or other full-time employee at the main campus attended required workshop(s) within six to eighteen months prior to hosting the accreditation visiting team. (See Handbook of Accreditation) 10. For initial accreditation or reaffirmation of accreditation, the institution has placed a notice in the appropriate newspaper(s) and/or media services no more than sixty (60) days prior to hosting the accreditation visit stating that it is applying for initial accreditation or reaffirmation of accreditation with the Commission of COE in compliance with Commission criteria. Item 11: This item is to be completed by Visiting Teams during accreditation visits. 11. Date notice was published, broadcast, or televised: 12. The institution has submitted an evaluation of standards form from one of its occupational advisory committees prior to hosting an accreditation visiting team. 13. The institution has informed the Commission of all planned and unplanned substantive changes. 14. Innovative or experimental programs operated at variance with the standards have received Commission concurrence prior to implementation. 15. Documents the institution has filed with the Commission accurately represent the status of the institution. (NOTE: If this statement is checked NO, documentation which demonstrates the institution s misrepresentation must be submitted with the team report.) Accredited Institutions Only 16. The institution s use of the accreditation seal is in compliance with Commission conditions. (See Handbook of Accreditation) 17. The institution adheres to the Commission s condition on the monitoring of institutional growth and has notified the Commission of increases in total Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) that equal or exceed 25% of the established baseline, and for non-public institutions, increases in gross revenue of 100% or more from the previous year have been reported to the Commission. 18. All student recruitment activities used by the institution are truthful and avoid any false or misleading impressions of the institution, its programs and services, or employment, and are in compliance with Commission conditions. (See Handbook of Accreditation) 19. All media used by the institution for advertising purposes are truthful and presented with dignity to avoid any false or misleading impressions of the institution, its programs and services, or employment, and are in compliance with Commission conditions. (See Handbook of Accreditation) Highlighted areas indicated changes from the previous edition.
5 CONDITIONS CHECK SHEET: Generic Version Edition Page 2 CONDITIONS (continued) YES NO N/A 20. A catalog and/or other official publications, which are published in hard copy or provided online, provide information specified in the Handbook of Accreditation, and are readily available to students, prospective students, and other members of the interested public. 21. If the institution employed a consultant for the purpose of assisting in the accreditation process, it submitted a copy of the consultant s resume within 7 days after employment was secured, and can demonstrate that the terms of the consultant s contract meet Commission conditions stated in the Handbook of Accreditation. 22. The role of contractors hired by the institution (if any) excludes the authority to make official decisions for the institution or to serve in the role of accreditation liaison officer for the institution. 23. If the institution participates in Title IV Financial Aid programs, it does not contract more than 25 percent of the instruction of one or more of its programs with an external agency, corporation, institution, or individual. 24. There is a clear indication that the faculty and staff were primarily responsible for the preparation, editing, and revision of documents required in the accreditation process. 25. The institution s accreditation liaison officer is a permanent staff member located at the main campus. Status with Other Agencies: A YES response for statements #1-8 signifies that the institution is in compliance with the Commission s Conditions. 1. The institution is not the subject of an interim action by a state or federal agency potentially leading to the suspension, revocation, withdrawal, or termination of the institution s legal authority to provide postsecondary education in any state in which it operates. 2. The institution has not had its state license suspended, revoked, withdrawn, or terminated, even if the required due process procedures have not been completed within any state in which it operates. 3. The institution has not voluntarily withdrawn its candidacy or accreditation while not in good standing from a nationally recognized accrediting agency. 4. The institution has not had its candidacy or accreditation withdrawn or been placed on public probation by a nationally recognized accrediting agency. 5. The institution is not the subject of an interim action by another accrediting agency potentially leading to the suspension, revocation, or withdrawal of candidacy or accreditation. 6. The institution has not been notified of the loss of any agency s accreditation even if the due process procedures have not been completed. 7. If the institution is presently accredited by another nationally recognized accrediting agency, it describes itself in identical terms to each agency with regard to identity (i.e., main campus, branch campus, branch campus to main campus relationship), mission, governance, programs, degrees, diplomas, certificates, personnel, finances, and constituents to all federal, state, and other agencies, including accrediting agencies. 8. If the institution is seeking dual accreditation, the reasons for wanting dual accreditation have been submitted to each accrediting agency and to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, and the institution has also designated which agency s accreditation is to be utilized in determining the institution s eligibility for program participation under the Higher Education Act. Campuses other than the Main Campus: General YES NO N/A 1. Branch or extension ownership is the same (same entity, proprietorship or partnership, or the same corporation) as the main campus. 2. Branch or extension names that have been expanded from the name of the main campus to clearly identify different locations or specific programs have been approved by the Commission. 3. Non-main campus locations that operate under the supervision of a full-time, on-site, local administrator who reports to the chief administrative officer of the main campus are properly identified as branch campuses with the Council.
6 CONDITIONS CHECK SHEET: Generic Version Edition Page 3 Campuses other than the Main Campus: Branch Campuses YES NO N/A 1. The complete name of the main campus is identified in all publications and advertisements when referring to a branch campus, extension campus, or instructional service center. 2. Duplicate records on personnel, financial matters, student attendance, and educational progress for branches, extensions, extended classrooms, instructional service centers, and/or auxiliary instructional sites are kept at the main campus. (NOTE: Institutions capable of maintaining and accessing records electronically may keep all records previously mentioned at the main campus.) 3. The on-site branch administrator reports to the on-site chief administrator at the main campus. 4. Programs offered at branches are described in the main campus catalog or branch supplement. 5. Programs offered at the branch that are not offered at the main campus are described in the main campus catalog. Campuses other than the Main Campus: Extension Campuses YES NO N/A 1. All extensions are located within a 50-mile radius of the main campus. 2. All extension programs are included in the main campus catalog. Campuses other than the Main Campus: Extended Classrooms YES NO N/A 1. All extended classrooms are located within two miles of a main or branch campus. 2. All extended classrooms are supervised by the administration of the main or branch campus. Campuses other than the Main Campus: Instructional Service Centers YES NO N/A 1. Program instruction at all instructional service centers is under the direct control of the main campus and located within the geographic service area designated by the governing board of the institution. 2. All instructional service center offerings are approved by the Commission. 3. Appropriate student services are available on-site at the instructional service center and the full range of services is made accessible to participating students at the main campus. 4. All instructional service centers are a joint venture between the institution and an employer or another educational agency. 5. The complete name of the main campus is identified in all publications and advertisements when referring to an instructional service center. Campuses other than the Main Campus: Additional Space YES NO N/A 1. Additional space acquired for instructional or administrative purposes is located within one quarter of a mile from a main campus or branch campus. REQUIREMENT FOR CLOCK/CREDIT HOUR CONVERSION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID Institutions that are required to convert their programs to Federal Credit Hours for the processing of Federal Financial Aid programs must undergo a review of a sampling of the course prep hours included in a sampling of the total number of programs covered under the conversion. Indication of compliance with this requirement is made by visiting teams under Standard 2 Educational Programs for each program chosen as part of the sample.
7 STANDARD 1 Institutional Mission Generic Version 2017 Edition Standard 1 Criteria YES NO 1. The primary mission of the institution is to instruct students to such competency levels that they are qualified for initial employment and/or career advancement. 2. The institution s mission is clearly and concisely stated in written form and represents the official statement of the institution. 3. The institution has an appropriate hard-copy and/or online publication which it uses to accurately present its mission statement and the educational programs offered to achieve its mission. 4. The current mission statement is publicly available and is used consistently in publications. 5. The institution has an organized and functional institutional advisory committee. VISITING TEAMS: If NO is checked, resume with criterion 10. Write one finding of noncompliance that specifies BOTH the requirement to appoint an institutional advisory committee AND each criterion 6-9. (See instructions page.) The institution advisory committee meets the following requirements: 6. Is composed of at least three persons with a majority being external to the institution; 7. Meets at least once annually, if serving only in an institutional advisory capacity; OR twice annually, if serving in an occupational advisory capacity; 8. Keeps minutes to document their activities, recommendations, and meeting attendance; and, 9. Is used to provide community involvement in maintaining a relevant mission for the institution. 10. A program of public information and community relations is maintained to promote the institution s mission in its community. MULTI-PART CRITERION
8 STANDARD 2 Educational Programs (Composite) Generic Version 2017 Edition This check sheet is a composite of all educational programs reviewed. Any program reviewed that does not meet any one of the following criteria should have a No response checked, and should be included in the summary of findings written for this standard. Standard 2 Composite Criteria YES NO N/A Admissions/Recruiting The institution s admissions policies and procedures are: 1. Published; 2. Clearly stated; 3. Consistently communicated to students; 4. Made available to students prior to enrollment; and, 5. Communicated to prospective students within a time frame that is sensitive to enrollment and completion of programs should changes to the information occur. 6. For all students admitted to a Vocational English-As-A-Second-Language Program, the institution utilizes written admission procedures that comply with policies established by the Commission. 7. The institution clearly defines and publishes a policy on the transfer of students between programs within the institution and the transfer of students from other institutions. 8. The institution clearly defines and publishes a policy on the transfer of credits that includes a statement of the criteria established by the institution regarding the transfer of credit earned at another institution. 9. Admission requirements offer reasonable expectations for successful completion of the occupational programs offered by the institution regardless of the delivery mode. 10. Students admitted into Associate Degree programs have a high school diploma or its equivalent. An institution that admits students by exception to its standard admissions policies must: 11. Have written admissions policies and procedures for these exceptions; 12. Apply them uniformly; 13. Provide documented evidence on how they are used; 14. Maintain records on student progress; and, 15. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the procedures used in admitting students by exception. 16. The institution ensures that recruiting activities are ethical and that all materials used in recruiting accurately describe the mission, instructional outcomes, student performance expectations, and completion requirements of each program. 17. Prior to admission, students are informed of the costs, equipment, services, time, and technical competencies, if any, required by the program, including if applicable, personal data collection and processes, and charges associated with verification of student identity. 18. Orientation to technology is provided and technical support is available to students. 19. For all coursework delivered via distance education: The institution has processes in place to establish that the student who registers for a distance education course or program is the same student who participates in and completes the program and receives the academic credit (with methods such as secure logins and pass codes and proctored examinations).
9 Standard 2 - Educational Programs (Composite) Generic Version Edition, Page 2 Standard 2 Composite Criteria YES NO N/A Programs Occupational education programs are congruent with: 1. The governing organization; 2. The mission of the institution; and, 3. The occupational needs of the people served by the institution. Occupational education program policies are: 4. Publicly accessible; 5. Non-discriminatory; and, 6. Consistently applied. Differences, if any, in occupational education program policies are justified by: 7. Student learning outcomes; and/or, 8. Program outcomes. Each occupational education program has: 9. Clearly stated objectives; 10. Defined content relevant to these objectives and the current needs of business and industry, and, 11. Assessment of student achievement based on the program objectives and content. 12. Annual evaluation of its objectives. A systematic process has been implemented to document: 13. That the objectives and content of programs are current; and, 14. That coursework is qualitatively and quantitatively relevant. 15. Three bona fide potential employers review each educational program annually and recommend: VISITING TEAMS: If NO is checked, resume with criterion 27. Write one finding of non-compliance that specifies BOTH the requirement for annual review by potential employers AND each criterion (See instructions page.) 16. Admission requirements; 17. Program content that is consistent with desired student learning outcomes; 18. Program length; 19. Program objectives; 20. Competency tests; 21. Learning activities; 22. Instructional materials; 23. Equipment; 24. Methods of program evaluation; 25. Level of skills and/or proficiency required for completion; and, 26. Appropriate delivery formats for the subject matter being taught. NOTE: The Employer Program Verification Form must be completed by potential employers of the institution s graduates as evidence of compliance with criteria above. 27. The institution considers the length and the tuition of each program in relation to the documented entry level earnings of completers. 28. Courses required for each program are offered with sufficient frequency for the student to complete the program within the publicized time frame. MULTI-PART CRITERION
10 Standard 2 - Educational Programs (Composite) Generic Version Edition, Page 3 Standard 2 Composite Criteria (continued) YES NO N/A Programs (continued) Associate Degree programs offered must meet the following requirements: 29. The program is designed to lead graduates directly to employment in a specific career. 30. The appropriate applied degree title, such as Associate of Applied Technology, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Occupational Studies, Associate of Science, or Associate of Occupational Technology, is used and includes the specific career and technical education field (i.e., Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology). 31. The program has a minimum of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours. 32. The program includes a minimum of 15 semester hours or 23 quarter hours of general education courses, with a minimum of one course from each of the following areas: humanities, behavioral sciences, natural or applied sciences, and mathematics. 33. For all coursework delivered via distance education: The institution s distance education courses and programs are identical to those on campus in terms of the quality, rigor, breadth of academic and technical standards, completion requirements, and the credential awarded. Each program offered by the institution: 34. Is approved and administered under established institutional policies and procedures and supervised by an administrator who is part of the institutional organization; 35. Has appropriate and continuous involvement of on-campus administrators and faculty in planning, and approval; 36. Has varied evaluation methodologies that reflect established professional and practice competencies; 37. Is qualitatively and quantitatively consistent at each campus where it is offered; 38. Has measures of achievement of the student learning objectives; 39. Has individual student records, including period of enrollment, financial, and educational program records, permanently maintained by the institution at the main campus; 40. Is identically described in appropriate catalogs, brochures, and/or other promotional materials and include tuition/fee charges, refund policies, admissions and academic requirements, and information technology requirements; and, 41. Provides for timely and meaningful interaction among faculty and students. 42. A credit hour is equivalent to a minimum of each of the following: one semester credit for 15 clock hours of lecture, 30 clock hours of laboratory, or 45 clock hours of workbased activities; or one quarter credit for 10 clock hours of lecture, 20 clock hours of laboratory, or 30 clock hours of work-based activities. 43. For all coursework delivered via distance education: The institution ensures timeliness of its responses (synchronously or asynchronously) to students requests by placing a requirement on response time of no more than 24 hours within the institution s published operational schedule of the program/course. REQUIREMENT FOR CLOCK/CREDIT HOUR CONVERSION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID If this program was used as a sample for course prep review, it meets the requirements on the Course Prep Review Worksheet. (If the program was not part of the sampling OR if the institution is not required to use the Federal Clock Hour Conversion for Student Financial Aid, indicate N/A).
11 Standard 2 - Educational Programs (Composite) Generic Version Edition, Page 4 Standard 2 Composite Criteria (continued) YES NO N/A Instruction 1. Academic competencies and occupational skills are integrated into the instructional program for each occupational area. 2. The instructional programs provide instruction in the competencies essential to success in the occupation, including job knowledge, job skills, work habits, and attitudes. 3. The sequence of instruction required for program completion (lecture, lab, and workbased activities) is determined by desired student learning outcomes. The sequence of instruction required for program completion is used to: 4. Organize the curriculum; 5. Guide the delivery of instruction; 6. Direct learning activities; and, 7. Evaluate student progress in order to maximize the learning of competencies essential to success in the occupation. 8. The institution has appointed an occupational advisory committee for each program taught by the institution. VISITING TEAMS: If NO is checked, resume with criterion 16. Write one finding of non-compliance that specifies BOTH the requirement to appoint a committee for each program AND each criterion (See instructions page.) 9. Occupational advisory committees are appointed for each program to ensure that desirable, relevant, and current practices of each occupation are being taught. Each occupational advisory committee: 10. Consists of a minimum of three members external to the institution who have expertise in the occupational program; 11. Represents each geographical service area covered by the program at each meeting (main campus and each branch campus); 12. Has at least three external members who meet these criteria present at each meeting (with at least two members physically present and one virtually present); and, 13. Meets at least twice annually; and, 14. Keeps typed minutes to document its activities, recommendations, meeting attendance, and demographic information for each member. NOTE 1: The criteria above represent the minimum requirements for occupational advisory committees. Institutions have the option to have separate committees for each campus main and branch.) NOTE 2: External members may serve on more than one occupational advisory committee as long as they meet each of the above criteria for membership for each committee on which they serve. 15. Occupational advisory committees review, at least annually, the appropriateness of the type of instruction (such as lecture, laboratory, work-based instruction, and/or mode of delivery) offered within each program to assure that students gain competency with specific skills required for successful completion of the program. MULTI-PART CRITERIA
12 Standard 2 - Educational Programs (Composite) Generic Version Edition, Page 5 Standard 2 Composite Criteria (continued) YES NO N/A Instruction (continued) 16. Job-related health, safety, and fire-prevention are an integral part of instruction. 17. To develop skill proficiency, sufficient practice is provided with equipment and materials similar to those currently used in the occupation. 18. All instruction is effectively organized as evidenced by syllabi, lessons, competency tests, and other instructional materials. 19. The institution uses a systematic, objective, and equitable method of evaluating student achievement based on required competencies. 20. For all coursework delivered via distance education: The institution directly verifies the currency and quality of all contracted courseware on an annual basis, is directly responsible for such currency and quality, and maintains curriculum oversight responsibility within all contracts. 21. For all coursework delivered via distance education: The institution has in place a standardized course template, course descriptions, learning objectives, course requirements (i.e. standard syllabus, outcomes, grading, resources, etc.), and learning outcomes of its programs in order to facilitate quality assurance and the assessment of student learning. 22. For all coursework delivered via distance education: The institution monitors student progress and participation by means such as course management systems that provide student time online, frequency of logins, electronic footprints, electronic grade book, and percentage of course completed. Written agreements with work-based activity partners, if any: 23. Are current; 24. Specify expectations for all parties; and, 25. Ensure the protection of students. 26. Each work-based activity has a written instructional plan for students. VISITING TEAMS: If NO is checked, resume with criterion 29. Write one finding of non-compliance that specifies BOTH the requirement for a plan AND each criterion (See instructions page.) 27. The written instructional plan for each work-based activity specifies the particular objectives, experiences, competencies, and evaluations that are required. 28. The written instructional plan for each work-based activity designates the onsite employer representative responsible for guiding and overseeing the students learning experiences and participating in the students written evaluations. 29. All work-based activities conducted by the institution are supervised by a designated employee possessing appropriate qualifications. MULTI-PART CRITERION
13 STANDARD 2 Postsecondary Educational Programs (Individual) Generic Version 2017 Edition Name of Postsecondary Program: This check sheet applies to each program that enrolls postsecondary students or a combination of postsecondary and secondary students for the purpose of job entry or career advancement. Standard 2 Composite Criteria YES NO N/A Admissions/Recruiting The institution s admissions policies and procedures are: 1. Published; 2. Clearly stated; 3. Consistently communicated to students; 4. Made available to students prior to enrollment; and, 5. Communicated to prospective students within a time frame that is sensitive to enrollment and completion of programs should changes to the information occur. 6. For all students admitted to a Vocational English-As-A-Second-Language Program, the institution utilizes written admission procedures that comply with policies established by the Commission. 7. The institution clearly defines and publishes a policy on the transfer of students between programs within the institution and the transfer of students from other institutions. 8. The institution clearly defines and publishes a policy on the transfer of credits that includes a statement of the criteria established by the institution regarding the transfer of credit earned at another institution. 9. Admission requirements offer reasonable expectations for successful completion of the occupational programs offered by the institution regardless of the delivery mode. 10. Students admitted into Associate Degree programs have a high school diploma or its equivalent. An institution that admits students by exception to its standard admissions policies must: 11. Have written admissions policies and procedures for these exceptions; 12. Apply them uniformly; 13. Provide documented evidence on how they are used; 14. Maintain records on student progress; and, 15. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the procedures used in admitting students by exception. 16. The institution ensures that recruiting activities are ethical and that all materials used in recruiting accurately describe the mission, instructional outcomes, student performance expectations, and completion requirements of each program. 17. Prior to admission, students are informed of the costs, equipment, services, time, and technical competencies, if any, required by the program, including if applicable, personal data collection and processes, and charges associated with verification of student identity. 18. Orientation to technology is provided and technical support is available to students. 19. For all coursework delivered via distance education: The institution has processes in place to establish that the student who registers for a distance education course or program is the same student who participates in and completes the program and receives the academic credit (with methods such as secure logins and pass codes and proctored examinations).
14 Standard 2 - Educational Programs (Individual Program: ) Generic Version Edition, Page 2 Standard 2 Composite Criteria YES NO N/A Programs Occupational education programs are congruent with: 1. The governing organization; 2. The mission of the institution; and, 3. The occupational needs of the people served by the institution. Occupational education program policies are: 4. Publicly accessible; 5. Non-discriminatory; and, 6. Consistently applied. Differences, if any, in occupational education program policies are justified by: 7. Student learning outcomes; and/or, 8. Program outcomes. Each occupational education program has: 9. Clearly stated objectives; 10. Defined content relevant to these objectives and the current needs of business and industry, and, 11. Assessment of student achievement based on the program objectives and content. 12. Annual evaluation of its objectives. A systematic process has been implemented to document: 13. That the objectives and content of programs are current; and, 14. That coursework is qualitatively and quantitatively relevant. 15. Three bona fide potential employers review each educational program annually and recommend: VISITING TEAMS: If NO is checked, resume with criterion 27. Write one finding of non-compliance that specifies BOTH the requirement for annual review by potential employers AND each criterion (See instructions page.) 16. Admission requirements; 17. Program content that is consistent with desired student learning outcomes; 18. Program length; 19. Program objectives; 20. Competency tests; 21. Learning activities; 22. Instructional materials; 23. Equipment; 24. Methods of program evaluation; 25. Level of skills and/or proficiency required for completion; and, 26. Appropriate delivery formats for the subject matter being taught. NOTE: The Employer Program Verification Form must be completed by potential employers of the institution s graduates as evidence of compliance with criteria above. 27. The institution considers the length and the tuition of each program in relation to the documented entry level earnings of completers. 28. Courses required for each program are offered with sufficient frequency for the student to complete the program within the publicized time frame. MULTI-PART CRITERION
15 Standard 2 - Educational Programs (Individual Program: ) Generic Version Edition, Page 3 Standard 2 Composite Criteria (continued) YES NO N/A Programs (continued) Associate Degree programs offered must meet the following requirements: 29. The program is designed to lead graduates directly to employment in a specific career. 30. The appropriate applied degree title, such as Associate of Applied Technology, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Occupational Studies, Associate of Science, or Associate of Occupational Technology, is used and includes the specific career and technical education field (i.e., Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology). 31. The program has a minimum of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours. 32. The program includes a minimum of 15 semester hours or 23 quarter hours of general education courses, with a minimum of one course from each of the following areas: humanities, behavioral sciences, natural or applied sciences, and mathematics. 33. For all coursework delivered via distance education: The institution s distance education courses and programs are identical to those on campus in terms of the quality, rigor, breadth of academic and technical standards, completion requirements, and the credential awarded. Each program offered by the institution: 34. Is approved and administered under established institutional policies and procedures and supervised by an administrator who is part of the institutional organization; 35. Has appropriate and continuous involvement of on-campus administrators and faculty in planning, and approval; 36. Has varied evaluation methodologies that reflect established professional and practice competencies; 37. Is qualitatively and quantitatively consistent at each campus where it is offered; 38. Has measures of achievement of the student learning objectives; 39. Has individual student records, including period of enrollment, financial, and educational program records, permanently maintained by the institution at the main campus; 40. Is identically described in appropriate catalogs, brochures, and/or other promotional materials and include tuition/fee charges, refund policies, admissions and academic requirements, and information technology requirements; and, 41. Provides for timely and meaningful interaction among faculty and students. 42. A credit hour is equivalent to a minimum of each of the following: one semester credit for 15 clock hours of lecture, 30 clock hours of laboratory, or 45 clock hours of workbased activities; or one quarter credit for 10 clock hours of lecture, 20 clock hours of laboratory, or 30 clock hours of work-based activities. 43. For all coursework delivered via distance education: The institution ensures timeliness of its responses (synchronously or asynchronously) to students requests by placing a requirement on response time of no more than 24 hours within the institution s published operational schedule of the program/course. REQUIREMENT FOR CLOCK/CREDIT HOUR CONVERSION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID If this program was used as a sample for course prep review, it meets the requirements on the Course Prep Review Worksheet. (If the program was not part of the sampling OR if the institution is not required to use the Federal Clock Hour Conversion for Student Financial Aid, indicate N/A).
16 Standard 2 - Educational Programs (Individual Program: ) Generic Version Edition, Page 4 Standard 2 Composite Criteria (continued) YES NO N/A Instruction 1. Academic competencies and occupational skills are integrated into the instructional program for each occupational area. 2. The instructional programs provide instruction in the competencies essential to success in the occupation, including job knowledge, job skills, work habits, and attitudes. 3. The sequence of instruction required for program completion (lecture, lab, and workbased activities) is determined by desired student learning outcomes. The sequence of instruction required for program completion is used to: 4. Organize the curriculum; 5. Guide the delivery of instruction; 6. Direct learning activities; and, 7. Evaluate student progress in order to maximize the learning of competencies essential to success in the occupation. 8. The institution has appointed an occupational advisory committee for each program taught by the institution. VISITING TEAMS: If NO is checked, resume with criterion 16. Write one finding of non-compliance that specifies BOTH the requirement to appoint a committee for each program AND each criterion (See instructions page.) 9. Occupational advisory committees are appointed for each program to ensure that desirable, relevant, and current practices of each occupation are being taught. Each occupational advisory committee: 10. Consists of a minimum of three members external to the institution who have expertise in the occupational program; 11. Represents each geographical service area covered by the program at each meeting (main campus and each branch campus); 12. Has at least three external members who meet these criteria present at each meeting (with at least two members physically present and one virtually present); and, 13. Meets at least twice annually; and, 14. Keeps typed minutes to document its activities, recommendations, meeting attendance, and demographic information for each member. NOTE 1: The criteria above represent the minimum requirements for occupational advisory committees. Institutions have the option to have separate committees for each campus main and branch.) NOTE 2: External members may serve on more than one occupational advisory committee as long as they meet each of the above criteria for membership for each committee on which they serve. 15. Occupational advisory committees review, at least annually, the appropriateness of the type of instruction (such as lecture, laboratory, work-based instruction, and/or mode of delivery) offered within each program to assure that students gain competency with specific skills required for successful completion of the program. MULTI-PART CRITERIA
17 Standard 2 - Educational Programs (Individual Program: ) Generic Version Edition, Page 5 Standard 2 Composite Criteria (continued) YES NO N/A Instruction (continued) 16. Job-related health, safety, and fire-prevention are an integral part of instruction. 17. To develop skill proficiency, sufficient practice is provided with equipment and materials similar to those currently used in the occupation. 18. All instruction is effectively organized as evidenced by syllabi, lessons, competency tests, and other instructional materials. 19. The institution uses a systematic, objective, and equitable method of evaluating student achievement based on required competencies. 20. For all coursework delivered via distance education: The institution directly verifies the currency and quality of all contracted courseware on an annual basis, is directly responsible for such currency and quality, and maintains curriculum oversight responsibility within all contracts. 21. For all coursework delivered via distance education: The institution has in place a standardized course template, course descriptions, learning objectives, course requirements (i.e. standard syllabus, outcomes, grading, resources, etc.), and learning outcomes of its programs in order to facilitate quality assurance and the assessment of student learning. 22. For all coursework delivered via distance education: The institution monitors student progress and participation by means such as course management systems that provide student time online, frequency of logins, electronic footprints, electronic grade book, and percentage of course completed. Written agreements with work-based activity partners, if any: 23. Are current; 24. Specify expectations for all parties; and, 25. Ensure the protection of students. 26. Each work-based activity has a written instructional plan for students. VISITING TEAMS: If NO is checked, resume with criterion 29. Write one finding of non-compliance that specifies BOTH the requirement for a plan AND each criterion (See instructions page.) 27. The written instructional plan for each work-based activity specifies the particular objectives, experiences, competencies, and evaluations that are required. 28. The written instructional plan for each work-based activity designates the onsite employer representative responsible for guiding and overseeing the students learning experiences and participating in the students written evaluations. 29. All work-based activities conducted by the institution are supervised by a designated employee possessing appropriate qualifications. MULTI-PART CRITERION
18 STANDARD 2 Secondary Educational Programs (Individual) Generic Version 2017 Edition Name of Secondary Program: Use this check sheet for programs that enroll secondary students exclusively, and only IF the institution has chosen to have the Council evaluate its secondary occupational program offerings. Standard 2 Composite Criteria YES NO N/A Admissions/Recruiting The institution s admissions policies and procedures are: Published; Clearly stated; Consistently communicated to students; Made available to students prior to enrollment; and, Communicated to prospective students within a time frame that is sensitive to enrollment and completion of programs should changes to the information occur The institution clearly defines and publishes a policy on the transfer of students between programs within the institution and the transfer of students from other institutions The institution clearly defines and publishes a policy on the transfer of credits that includes a statement of the criteria established by the institution regarding the transfer of credit earned at another institution Admission requirements offer reasonable expectations for successful completion of the occupational programs offered by the institution regardless of the delivery mode Orientation to technology is provided and technical support is available to students For all coursework delivered via distance education: The institution has processes in place to establish that the student who registers for a distance education course or program is the same student who participates in and completes the program and receives the academic credit (with methods such as secure logins and pass codes and proctored examinations). Programs Occupational education programs are congruent with: The governing organization; The mission of the institution; and, The occupational needs of the people served by the institution. Occupational education program policies are: Publicly accessible; Non-discriminatory; and, Consistently applied. Differences, if any, in occupational education program policies are justified by: Student learning outcomes; and/or, Program outcomes. Each occupational education program has: Clearly stated objectives; Defined content relevant to these objectives and the current needs of business and industry, and, Assessment of student achievement based on the program objectives and content Annual evaluation of its objectives.
19 Standard 2 SECONDARY Educational Programs (Program Name: ) Generic Version Edition, Page 2 Standard 2 Composite Criteria YES NO N/A Programs (continued) A systematic process has been implemented to document: That the objectives and content of programs are current; and, That coursework is qualitatively and quantitatively relevant For all coursework delivered via distance education: The institution s distance education courses and programs are identical to those on campus in terms of the quality, rigor, breadth of academic and technical standards, completion requirements, and the credential awarded. 34. Each program offered by the institution: 4. Is approved and administered under established institutional policies and procedures and supervised by an administrator who is part of the institutional organization; Has appropriate and continuous involvement of on-campus administrators and faculty in planning, and approval; Has varied evaluation methodologies that reflect established professional and practice competencies; Is qualitatively and quantitatively consistent at each campus where it is offered; Has measures of achievement of the student learning objectives; Has individual student records, including period of enrollment, financial, and educational program records, permanently maintained by the institution at the main campus; Is identically described in appropriate catalogs, brochures, and/or other promotional materials and include tuition/fee charges, refund policies, admissions and academic requirements, and information technology requirements; and, Provides for timely and meaningful interaction among faculty and students. Instruction Academic competencies and occupational skills are integrated into the instructional program for each occupational area The instructional programs provide instruction in the competencies essential to success in the occupation, including job knowledge, job skills, work habits, and attitudes The sequence of instruction required for program completion (lecture, lab, and workbased activities) is determined by desired student learning outcomes. The sequence of instruction required for program completion is used to: Organize the curriculum; Guide the delivery of instruction; Direct learning activities; and, Evaluate student progress in order to maximize the learning of competencies essential to success in the occupation.
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